Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS TUM (TUMC1)

Lat: 37.87639°NLon: 119.34806°WElev: 8654.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Tioga Pass CA
 37.87°N 119.37°W (Elev. 8661 ft)
12:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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